Software for making ebook Covers

I need a software that will make professional looking software boxes and ebook covers. I have looked around and most programs seem to be selling for $39-$97 dollars. I hate to spend $97 and not be able to use it because I am really not experienced with those kinds of programs. Can anyone recommend a program that is easy to use and produces nice images. I did purchase a lower end priced software and was able to create an image, but the software would only allow me a certain amount of characters to display on the front and I need a program that allows me to enter more text. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

Do you have photoshop? There are plug ins for that. I create boxes for software all the time with it.

Some boxes here to see

 

If you're interested, I'm offering free ebook cover templates (link below).

 

I recommend GIMP it is free and just as good a Photoshop (IMHO).

 

Oh, and this is another pretty good free one. Paint.NET

 

Hi,

I was wondering what plugin it is that you use for Photoshop?

Thanks,

 

I have alot of different ones. I get action scripts. I have the same script killer covers uses. Although they do lot of there work in the actual design and do not depend on the script to make the covers great.

 

The action scripts are really the way to go. I have tried most of the
ebook cover generators they are not worth the cash.
I use the scripts with photoshop6, and they work great.

 

Hi.....

Check out this one at Photozipper.com, it's an easy learn, no photoshop nedded and it's priced right.

K

 

What is the URL for GIMP?
Thanks

 

The Gimp Here ya go

 

Is anyone aware of a link to the photoshop plugin by any chance?

 

http://www.graphicsguru.com/graphics/ebookcover.php

Try that. He is the best designer I know.

Looks easy enough.

 

Oh wow now that i have 10 posts i can post a live link

 

Awesome, taught me a lot about photoshop those tutorials

 

Is there something that works with Fireworks?

 

i use 3d studio. look here

 

There are two freeware programs specifically designed for creating box shots and ebook covers:

3D Box Shot Maker

and

Scott's Box Shot Maker

 

I have a script to do an ebooks and any cover. why not, i sold one or two script i used to you at $40?.it can still be negotiable. you can see the result of the script i used here.

 

Did you create this script? Is it something you made and can you make more?